Buyer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, VA is hiring a Buyer to source materials and services, shaping supplier relationships and driving cost efficiencies. You will manage purchase orders in SAP, work with category teams, and ensure on-time delivery in alignment with project needs.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, a business or engineering background, and strong negotiation and analytics skills to optimize total cost of ownership and supplier performance across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.
• Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.
• Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

## BuyerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Bland, Virginia, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0139573**Location:**Bland, Virginia, United States of America**Job ID:**R0139573**Date Posted:**2026-08-11**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Customer Service & Contact Center Operations**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The Opportunity**Join a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As a **Buyer**, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role—it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.**How you’ll make an impact*** Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.* Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.* Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.* Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.* Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.* Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.* Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.* Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines**.****Your background*** 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred.* Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.* Strong negotiation and communication skills.* Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.* Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.**More about us*** At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.* You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** **Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.**